A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2140454 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2141839 epoch_slot_no: 3439 block_no: 2140353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-01 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6efb0e57008c76b719dccc06a3a7624fa17eeae3abc7b22024707e8ae88b7b03Block Operator
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